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Howmet Aerospace Fluorescent Penetrant Technician Level III in Branford, Connecticut
Howmet Aerospace in Branford, CT is currently hiring highly motivated and energetic candidates to join their team. Howmet Aerospace is a leading provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries worldwide. The Branford facility is focused on producing jet engine components that are essential for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications. With over 50 years of experience in the Branford facility, we are proud to contribute to the development of more fuel-efficient, quieter aerospace engines, and sustainable ground transportation. For more information, please visit www.howmet.com.
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Job Summary
This position has responsibility for directing and controlling the quality and technical functions for NDT inspection compliance to internal and customer specifications. This involves overseeing inspections, training personnel, assist with performing audits, reviewing scrap, maintaining documentation, and acting as primary focal point for internal and external communication.
Job Responsibilities:
Job responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Establish and maintain training and certification programs for FPI processors and inspectors that comply with all customer requirements.
Processes various inspections per established customer-specified procedures and/or writes inspection procedures to meet customer requirements.
Inspect castings to customer specifications as required.
Controls inspections through specification-required tests and procedures. Maintains associated documentation.
Develop, train, and provide technical support to, and audit inspectors and other FPI Level I and II inspectors to assure consistent quality and specification compliance.
Manages departmental materials and equipment to meet production requirements.
Write, approve, and maintain procedures and operation instructions.
Prepare for and assist in internal, external, and customer audits as applicable.
Review and interpret all incoming customer specifications, blueprints, codes, standards, and other contractual documents that control the process.
Responsible for developing and maintaining procedures and processes to ensure adherence to industry and customer requirements.
Review for accuracy product criteria and activity instructions associated with Inspecting and NDT Testing.
Ensure NDT processes for product criteria are met.
Ensure NDT inspections for product criteria are met.
Audit and exercise responsibility for making decisions concerning continued processing or work stoppages of product through the NDT operations to ensure NDT processes are held within customer requirements.
Perform required calibrations and system checks of the responsible department.
Monitor and ensure all NDT equipment is properly maintained and calibrated at all times. Assist as necessary in the execution of maintenance tasks on NDT equipment.
Monitor equipment availability and maintain equipment, fixtures, and tools as necessary.
Maintain required documentation and records for specific methods as required.
Help in projects to improve the work area.
Interact with corporate NDT Level III as necessary to ensure overall focus is maintained.
Ability to use proper and safe containerization methods for all hazardous waste.
Adhere to all company safety rules and practices and wears protective equipment as
directed.
Keep work area clean according to 6âs standards.
Perform other job duties as needed or directed by management.
Basic Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
Completed FPI Level II certification (NAS 410, EN 4179 or other recognized NDT qualification program) and must be able to pass the Level III testing requirements.
Adequate computer skills (Email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Interested candidates must meet one of these criteria as a minimum experience requirement:
4 years of Level 2 experience in FPI.
Two years of engineering or science study at a technical school, college, or university plus two years of experience as a Level 2 in FPI.
Three-to-four-year science of engineering undergraduate degree plus one year of Level 2 experience.
This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.
Preferred Qualifications:
- FPI Level III certification under NAS 410, EN 4179 or other recognized NDT qualification program
Skills & Abilities:
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of computer systems (DOS/windows, spreadsheets, and word processing), X-ray equipment.
Ability to prepare and conduct certified operator-training programs in accordance with approved procedures.
Ability to read and interpret documents, operating procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently be required to stand and walk; and occasionally be required to sit, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Visual requirements are close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to meet HTCC vision requirements. Testing & qualification is required.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will usually work in a shop environment with exposure to loud noise, heat/fumes, airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, and moving mechanical parts with risk of electrical shock.
Disclaimer
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
About Howmet Aerospace
Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $6.6 billion in revenue in 2023, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customersâ success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2023 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report.
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Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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